GRANDE GUSTO^®

Gusto is derived from the cheesemaking process. The lactose is removed from the whey through physical separation means. Spray drying is then used to remove water without the use of chemicals, resulting in a clean label manufacturing process.

When surveyed, roughly half of consumers indicate they are “very receptive” to purchasing reduced lactose whey. It is one of the topmost appealing ingredients to purchase and is more likely to be perceived as “clean label” than several other ingredients, trailing only behind cornstarch and whey protein concentrate.

Grande Gusto has savory notes that shine through even though there’s reduced sodium, fat and calories, allowing for savory flavors that are ideal for cheesy formulas. 

In one controlled study, Grande Gusto went up against a full-fat macaroni and cheese formulation. The application with Grande Gusto had 30% less cheese, yet outperformed the control for taste, creaminess and nutrition.

At Grande Custom Ingredients Group, all of our products are made following a strict chain of custody and production process that uses zero chemical modifications, additives, preservatives, or antibiotics. These all-natural and sustainable products are recognizable by consumers.

With Grande Gusto, food manufacturers can lower ingredient costs on formulations like cheese soups and sauces by replacing the cheese. Its stable pricing eliminates concerns over volatile market prices of cheese. In addition, because Grande Gusto is a dry ingredient that is shelf-stable and requires no refrigeration, it helps to minimize energy use, storage costs and spoilage.

Many alternative ingredients used in cheese formulations, such as potassium chloride, yeast extracts and MSG can result in off flavors and pooling or gritty and unappetizing textures. They’re also not perceived as clean label by many consumers. Because of Grande Gusto’s proprietary process, it not only maintains a formulation’s natural consistency, it actually improves texture and mouthfeel when compared to cheese in a controlled study.

Grande Gusto is ideal for a variety of cheesy applications, including:

• Cheese sauces
• Macaroni & cheese
• Nacho cheese
• Queso sauces
• Cheese soups
• And more!